Chapter 495

After hearing Roxanne’s reply, Archie and Benny became concerned. “So, are you still going, Mommy?” they asked.

Roxanne read their minds, and shook her head passively.

The two boys thought she meant she was not going, so they anxiously tugged at her and whined, “Mommy, you gave us your promise, so you can’t take back your word! If you don’t want to talk to Mr. Farwell, we will keep him from you!”

Roxanne was amused by their reactions. She ruffled their hair affectionately and assured them, “Don’t worry. Since I gave you my word, I will definitely honor it. Moreover, Ms. Ward has already finalized the groupings, so mommy can’t possibly trouble her to make changes now, can I?”

The boys heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing her assurance.

However, Roxanne’s heart sank as she thought about the one she had to partner with. “Do you know which play we are doing?” she probed.

drew lots to see which play they would be involved in, so

came back with a piece of crumpled paper, likely the piece they

the spot after she took a look at

Sleeping Beauty. For the benefit of the children, their

know this story?” Benny

did not have the habit of reading bedtime stories to the boys. On the rare occasions when she did, she also would not pick fairy tales about princes and princesses for the boys. As such, the

at a loss for words, not knowing

was on the play. She could imagine the roles of Sleeping Beauty and the prince would likely fall on her and Lucian.

was Sleeping Beauty, Roxanne would never have agreed to participate. Alas, it was too late for

the kids and said, “Mommy’s going to make a phone call, so

obediently nodded

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